Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
alcista
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈθista/
Meaning
- adjectivebullish
Example
Un mercado alcista puede durar meses.
A bullish market can last for months.
More examples
La tendencia alcista se confirmó tras varios datos económicos positivos.
The bullish trend was confirmed after several pieces of positive economic data.
Core concept
Rising trendline with an upward arrow over price ticks.
Common phrases
mercado alcista
bull market
tendencia alcista
bullish trend
Similar words
ascendente: A value or chart line that moves upward or slopes upward.
creciente: A quantity or level that increases gradually over time.
positivo: A situation or outlook that is favorable or showing improvement.
optimista: An attitude or expectation that anticipates good future results.
Definition in Spanish
Que refleja una postura de confianza en la subida futura de precios o valores, usado en referencia a mercados, activos o sectores.
Word origin
From alza 'rise' with the productive suffix -ista indicating a tendency or adherent, so the adjective describes a tendency toward higher prices.
Usage tips
- The usual opposite term is bajista (bearish), so spotting those two words helps when reading Spanish market reports.